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Common Mormon

Papilio polytes

Description:

± 12 cm wingspan - Black red and white in color.

Habitat:

This butterfly is in a controlled tropical environment.

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Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

I need confirmation of this ID - as this is the name given by the sanctuary - but to me the wings look slightly different.

Smith Zoo
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Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Jul 14, 2013
Submitted on Sep 15, 2013

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